LadiesToolsOnline.com talks Tool Safety
August 20th, 2008
The worst accidents can be those that happen in the home. There are so many things we have around our houses that can do harm. So when it comes time for you to tackle a DIY project, safety should always be your number one concern. This isn’t just the safety of yourself, but those around you. You’ll be surprised just how dangerous the simplest jobs can be to the uninformed Do It Yourselfer.
Whenever you are improving your home, you need to make sure you have an up to date first aid kit near by. It’s a good idea to have one on every floor of your home and in your garage. Instead of wondering what you should have in a first aid kit, just go to your local drug store and buy one already made up for you. You need to know that it is so important to have the proper medical supplies in your home if you should get hurt. Just get a basic first aid kit. You don’t need to have a huge one with big butterfly closures, but it never hurts to be prepared!
Eye protection is something we often don’t think about. We don’t use eye protection enough. I’m not talking about just when we’re using a miter saw to cut our new trim to a perfect edge. I’m talking about even when we drag a broom across our popcorn textured ceilings to knock off the dust. It only takes one little piece of dust or debris to wreck your day! I know, I know….those goggles make you look less than flattering and you scare your toddler when you put them on. Have you seen Ladiestoolsonline.com’s new pink protective eye wear? It’s like wearing stylish fashion glasses but offers great protection! It’s definitely like seeing your perfect project completed through rose colored glasses!
Gloves are another safety precaution we often disregard. Gloves not only keep our hands safe from scratches and splinters, they can help with chemicals. I actually keep a box of disposable medical gloves in my kitchen. They are extremely cheap and are very handy. I use them each time I paint and stain wood. I also put them on every time I clean my house or scoop the litter box. Those chemicals that we use to scrub our toilets and disinfect our counters are very toxic. Plus my hands never smell or feel grimy afterwards. Latex gloves are great to protect your hands from paint and other chemicals, but what about gloves for everything else? You can get mechanic’s gloves to help keep your hands safe when you’re working on bigger projects. For example, use them if you’re going to nail wood together. You’ll be less likely to get a splinter. Use them whenever you need to get a good grip on something, like moving furniture around before painting. You’ll find a ton of different ways these gloves will help you in your home. Always use garden gloves when you’re working the in the yard. Dirt easily gets under your fingernails and can be a breeding ground for germs. Speaking of germs, remember how I keep a box of latex disposable gloves in the kitchen? I use them every time I handle raw meat and chicken! Try using them when you’re mincing garlic and onion, you don’t have to stink for days anymore!
It’s so important that you practice safety in the home when doing home improvement projects. All it takes is one mistake to hurt yourself. A true DIY Diva is prepared for everything! Happy home improvements!
